Jason O’Daniels, Crestview's new Geographic Information System mapping analyst and planning technician, says digitizing city maps, making customer service more friendly and efficient, and mapping city infrastructure are among his goals.
O'Daniels fills the shoes of former GIS mapping analyst Teresa Gaillard, who was promoted to Administrative Services director.
O’Daniels previously served as a town planner in DeFuniak Springs, which tried to entice him to stay with a salary increase. But O’Daniels’ eyes had already turned west.
“This is home," O’Daniels said. "This is where I want to be."
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: New city GIS mapping analyst plans innovations